Software Developer - Cloud

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking a Software Developer – Cloud for an on-site contract role in Fort Worth, TX. You will design and implement cloud-based solutions, Kubernetes/Docker-based microservices, and integrate with backend systems in an Agile environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with preferred Masters, strong Java/Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and hands-on DevOps experience including Kubernetes, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferred in CS or Engineering.
• Masters' degree preferred, CS/Engineering favored.
• Work with end users and architects to understand requirements.
• Develop in an agile environment using Scrum/Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test and deploy cloud platforms and integrations.
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes-based containers and microservices.
• Integrate with backend systems via RESTful APIs and IAM tools.
• Provide operational support and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with teams across regions to scale solutions.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Java/Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

DevOps

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Logging/Monitoring

Agile/Scrum/Kanban

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Computer/Information Science or Engineering)

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Chef/Puppet/Ansible

PowerShell/Python

GitLab/GitHub

Job description

At-a-Glance

Are you ready to build your career by joining an international automotive company? If so, our client is hiring a Software Developer – Cloud.

Position Type

• Contract
• On-Site

Required

• Bachelor's Degree is required, recommended majors include: Computer/Information Science, Engineering.
• Masters' Degree is preferred, recommended major includes Computer/Information Science, Engineering.
• Work with end users and architects to understand and implement new requirements.
• Work in an agile team environment to develop, test and deploy software, platforms and changes using agile methodologies, concepts and framework such as Scrum and Kanban.
• Develop high performance, scalable solutions, front end to backend services, and integration of solutions.
• Proficient in deploying, configuring and managing kubernetes based docker containers, Microservices concepts.
• Familiarity with cloud deployment patterns IaaS, PaaS, CaaS, knowledge of infrastructure automation and configuration with chef, puppet, python, powershell, ansible technologies.
• Experience in the integration with backend systems through Apigee/ ESB, and IAM tools like OpenID/ SAML for user authentication, configuration and use of logging and monitoring tools like ELK stack and Grafana.
• Knowledge of database access patterns and JDBC.
• Familiarity with Restful APIs.
• Development experience in cloud environment using springboot, Java.
• Provide operational support when necessary.
• Experience in analytical, problem solving, troubleshooting, performance tuning and conducting root cause analysis.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Performance Skills/Individual Competencies:
  • Dedication and high motivation
  • Focus on end user needs
    Understands processes well
  • Demonstrate and support top performance
  • Create and demonstrate accountability and credibility
  • Timely escalation
  • Regular communication
  • Team work in an agile environment
  • Ability to follow processes and guidelines.
  • Technical knowledge.
  • Must be passionate about technology, quick learner, excited about learning and embracing new technologies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cloud designs, builds, configures and tests cloud platforms, solutions and integrations.
• This is done on client's on-premises cloud and public cloud with Microsoft Azure based on IT and business requirements.
• Requires a proactive mindset, technical background and End User analysis skills to develop/support solutions(s) within the IT department.
• Hands‑on experience with designing, developing and building medium to large‑scale solutions.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to a variety of responsibilities and settings, self‑drive and motivation to continuously learn and apply new technologies and solutions are key success factors.
• Requires hands‑on experience with key cloud technologies like Kubernetes, docker containers, infrastructure automation and configuration tools like Chef, puppet, powershell, python, logging and monitoring tools, docker registry, Gitlab or Github code repository, DevOps tools and supporting processes and documentation relevant to maintenance of solutions.
• IT experience in designing prototypes, proof of concepts and building reference models.
• As a software developer for cloud, configure the Kubernetes clusters and develop scripts to deploy docker containers using integration with DevOps tools.
• Understand the functional aspects, processes, inbound and outbound interfaces, load balancing requirements and database requirements to onboard the projects in Container as a service environment.
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes master configuration to ensure zero downtime and failover of production workloads.
• This profile will leverage all available skills to enhance and strengthen infrastructure provisioning to support application development capabilities and create solutions that are robust, scalable and secure.
• Capacity management and proactive recommendations to the customer to increase capacity as needed.
• Work with end users and other IT colleagues to develop infrastructure change system requirements.
• Keep up with the pace of change in cloud space in terms of technology.
• Support platform upgrades conducted by central team. Work with Security to ensure development of secure and robust solutions.

Plan/Communicate

• Assist as necessary in developing project plans and schedules.
• Track progress to plans.
• Communicate status, issues and risks to supervisor, colleagues and stakeholders on a timely basis.
• Provide Operational support and collaborate with managed service provider to resolve production issues.
• Develop strong and productive relationships with business partners, colleagues and management.
• Collaborate with colleagues in other regions for building scalable solutions.